Rune stone U338, L2016:9669, Orkesta 46:1 in Vallentuna, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone U338, L2016:9669
Photo of Rune stone U338, L2016:9669
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

§A Þorsteinn and Ragnfríðr, they raised this stone in memory of Bjôrn in Granbýr, §B Kalfr's brother. Vígmundr slaughtered him. May God help his spirit and soul better than he deserved.

Show original interpretation and rune text

§A þurstin × uk × ragnfriR × þu (r)(i)stu × stin × þina × iftiR × (b)iur[n] × i krnbu §B × bruþur × kalfs × anum × ua [at · uikmu--R × ku]þ ihlbi × [o]ns × ot × uk × salu × bitr × þan × on karþ[i] -il

§A þurstin × uk × ragnfriR × þu (r)(i)stu × stin × þina × iftiR × (b)iur[n] × i krnbu §B × bruþur × kalfs × anum × ua [at · uikmu--R × ku]þ ihlbi × [o]ns × ot × uk × salu × bitr × þan × on karþ[i] -il

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Orkesta parish in the Vallentuna municipality (Stockholm county).
The GPS position may not be entirely exact. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.597142
Longitude: 18.092281
Remnant ID: L2016:9669
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Orkesta 46:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U338 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Gunnar (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Vallentuna
Parish: Orkesta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2016:9669